10 Influential Saints and Their Legends

Each of these saints has an amazing life story that will inspire your faith.

By Dawn Demers

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St. Patrick

St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. His symbol is the shamrock. Ironically St. Patrick was not Irish. He is believed to have been born in Scotland. As a teenager he was kidnapped by pirates and forced into slavery in Ireland as a sheep herder. After six years in captivity legend says he received a dream from God guiding him to escape. He continued his life becoming a priest then a bishop, returning to Ireland after another dream guided him to do so. St. Patrick spent the rest of his life traveling through Ireland, converting the country to Christianity and writing his Memoir. Legend also speaks of St. Patrick driving the snakes out of Ireland, while there is no evidence that there were ever snakes in Ireland, the snakes could have been a metaphor for the eradication of pagan religions. St. Patrick was humble and courageous. St. Patrick has been said to help those in interpreting dreams and in following divine guidance.

Dawn Demers is a Strategic Coach, Change Master and speaker. Dawn’s training includes Pranic Healing, Reiki and other healing modalities in addition to traditional bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees in business and psychology. Learn more about Dawn at ACORDA Strategic Coaching.